ABSTRACT

This colourful guide will introduce you to the fundamentals of horticulture, whether you are taking an RHS course, are a keen amateur or seasoned gardener.

Written in a clear and accessible style, this book explains the principles that underlie the cultivation of flowers, fruits, vegetables, turf and ornamental planting in the outdoors and in protected culture. It has a wide breadth of coverage, from the subject’s more commercial aspects, through to matters of the garden and allotment, with the latest information on conservation, practical propagation techniques, and garden design. With highlighted definitions and key points, and illustrated in full colour, this book will be a useful companion as you progress in the study and practice of horticulture.

chapter 1|26 pages

Horticulture in context

chapter 2|20 pages

Climate and microclimate

chapter 3|14 pages

Classifi cation and naming

chapter 4|10 pages

Plant cells and tissues

chapter 5|10 pages

External characteristics of the plant

chapter 6|10 pages

Plant reproduction

chapter 7|12 pages

Plant growth

chapter 8|8 pages

Transport in the plant

chapter 9|10 pages

Pollination and fertilization

chapter 10|14 pages

Plant development

chapter 11|14 pages

Plant propagation

chapter 12|20 pages

Weeds and other wild plants

chapter 13|40 pages

Horticultural pests

chapter 14|26 pages

Horticultural diseases and disorders

chapter 15|42 pages

Plant protection

chapter 16|24 pages

Physical properties of soil

chapter 17|20 pages

Soil organic matter

chapter 18|16 pages

Soil water

chapter 19|10 pages

Soil pH

chapter 20|18 pages

Plant nutrition

chapter 21|14 pages

Alternatives to growing in soil